PlayStation Store Update

For the first time on PlayStation Network, we have partnered with Sprint to bring you the PSN exclusive game, Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic, for FREE in the U.S. store. That’s right. The game is free to download this week. Check out the Sprint channel on PlayStation Store to access the game, free Sprint videos, wallpapers and an exclusive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Monsters XMB Theme.

Downloadable Games

Texas Cheat’em ($9.99)
It’s not whether you win or lose…it’s about how far you can bend the rules without getting caught. In Texas Cheat’em, that’s pretty darn far. Play casino-themed mini-games to activate one of 15 cheating abilities – then make your own luck. Turn a bad hand into a sure thing. Send your opponent’s Royal Flush right down the drain. Steal chips, fold for free, or know the community cards in advance. Cheat strangers out of their fortunes over PlayStation Network…before they do it to you. Remember: glory is forever, but broke is only funny when it happens to someone else.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 90 MB

PSone Classics PS3 / PSP

The King of Fighters ’99 ($5.99)
Another King of Fighters tournament is on the horizon and it’s up to you and your team of brawlers to come out on top. Select your crew from a healthy roster of old favorites along with new. Battle your friends in the all new Striker match, as well!
File size: 157 MB

Spyro: Year of the Dragon ($5.99)
Everyone’s favorite dragon is back, and this time he must save the Year of the Dragon Festival by rescuing the 150 eggs that have been stolen by the evil Sorceress and scattered across the Forgotten Worlds. New features include mini-games, new playable characters, and an Atlas to track your progress and accomplishments.
File size: 345 MB

Game Demos (free)

ZEN Pinball Demo
ZEN Pinball combines the arcade thrills of traditional pinball with the cutting-edge visuals, exciting tables, and accurate physics you would expect from a PLAYSTATION 3 game. Unlock the full game to play all great tables and have access to all the features!
ESRB Rated E
File size: 241 MB

Add-on Game Content

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Lunar-Tec Signature Livery Pack (free)
Make your vehicle stand out from the crowd with this exclusive MotorStorm Pacific Rift livery pack, available for a limited time only from PlayStation Store.
Reminder: to use this download, you must own MotorStorm Pacific Rift.
File size: 100 KB

PAIN: Daxter Character (free)
Have you ever heard that ottsels always land on their feet? Well, that’s not always the case, as you’ll see with this FREE download of Daxter for PAIN. As you probably know from his previous adventures, Daxter can dish it out as long as you can give it, so launch away, Ooch to your heart’s content, and he’ll keep coming back for more. You simply CANNOT keep a good ottsel down.
File size: 100 KB

PAIN: Sore Spots ($5.99)
This Sore Spots Add-on features two new environments for PAIN! The first area is the gymnasium at Morningwood High school, where you’ll play a new mode called Mad Science. The second place is a top secret alien research facility with a twist on Fun With Explosives. Idol Minds has even thrown in some cameos by some of your PAIN favorites, and the new multiplayer PAINalympics is solid gold!. Get all of this today when you buy Sore Spots!
File size: 100 KB

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 – Pack 1 (free)
The Lost 1. A large force of giant Mobile Armor is attacking the surface! You are all that stands between them and your loved ones. If you can send them packing, even your most hated enemies will be forced to admit that your skill is superior!
File size: 100 KB

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 – Pack 2 (free)
The Lost 2. A large force of giant Mobile Armor is attacking from space! You are all that stands between them and your loved ones. If you can send them packing, even your most hated enemies will be forced to admit that your skill is superior!
File size: 101 KB

Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 – Pack 3 (free)
True Dynasty Warriors Gundam! Space Edition! The legendary mission is back! But this time… in SPACE! There’s no special reward for this mission, but for those of you who wanted to fight this mission in SPACE, this is your dream come true!
File size: 100 KBGuitar Hero World Tour
For all song credits please visit www.guitarhero.com.

“Everything’s Magic” by Angels & Airwaves ($1.99)

“So What” by P!nk ($1.99)

“Stop and Stare” by OneRepublic ($1.99)

Pop Rock Track Pack ($5.49) – Downloadable Track Pack for Guitar Hero World Tour featuring “Everything’s Magic” by Angels & Airwaves, “So What” by P!nk and “Stop and Stare” by OneRepublic. Please Note: Many songs are available both as singles and as part of a Track Pack, so please carefully consider your purchases before downloading.

File size: 40 MB – 42 MB (singles), 124 MB (track pack)

Rock Band
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

“Stricken”— Disturbed ($1.99)

“Stupify”— Disturbed ($1.99)

“Radio Radio”— Elvis Costello ($1.99)

“Black Friday”— Steely Dan ($1.99)

“My Old School”— Steely Dan ($1.99)

“Bad Luck”— Social Distortion ($1.99)

“Ring of Fire”— Social Distortion ($1.99)

“Story of My Life”— Social Distortion ($1.99)

Social Distortion Pack 01 ($5.49) Build your Rock Band library by purchasing this song game track pack: Social Distortion Pack 01. This pack includes: “Bad Luck,” “Ring of Fire,” and “Story of My Life” by Social Distortion.

Wallpapers (free)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Downloadable Games

Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice ($22.99) (also available from PS3 storefront)
In this sequel to the action-packed Pursuit Force, control all new playable characters as you track down and bring to justice five hardcore street gangs in and around Capital City. This time around, the high-speed action takes you across land, air and sea in the continued battle to rid the city of crime.
ESRB Rated T
File size: 839 MB

I think the lesson we have all learned from this update is that no matter what Sony does, people will complain. I have yet to see an update thread without a small number of people [DELETED] and whining about something.

@getting – Stop trying to act like $10 means nothing, if you’re rich, then fine, most of us aren’t, so $10 is $10 bucks. Aside from it being free, you’re missing the point that IT JUST CAME OUT LIKE A MONTH AGO. This isn’t hardware, it’s a GAME.

That combined with the fact that it’s free is what is upsetting.

Yes it’s upsetting when you buy something like a PS3 and months later it’s cheaper. But this isn’t the same scenario.

Most people realize that. I, like most of the Rag Doll Kung Fu buyers didn’t have a clue that it would be given away for FREE. That’s unheard of in business!

WE’RE NOT WHINING, WERE UPSET THAT IT WAS GIVEN AWAY FOR FREE WEEKS AFTER IT’S RELEASE. IT’S THE DAMN PRINCIPLE OF THE THING. IS THAT SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND?

What principle? This happens all the time in business, do you have no idea what a promotion is? Why would they choose something old, they wanted to choose something new. You want to know why they chose this? because it got horrible reviews, and didn’t sell well.

My favorite smart ass returns man you either must work for Sony or have a sissy job where you really don’t have to work for your money because you REALLY sound apathetic with your money. What’s the point of talking about a rumored PS3 price cut(we are not talking about hardware we are talking about software). I can wait a month or two for a PSN game after it’s launch it’s no big deal to me. You go ahead and waste your money I’ll save mine.

No one said it’s significant, but to a lot of people that is an HOUR of pay. REALITY SON. That’s is REALITY.

Giving away something FOR free that cost MONEY a few weeks ago is unheard OF. When has MCDonalds given away something for free after it released a new product? Never, they always give it away at first so people can try it and get the word out.

wow there is a lot of thought police on here today ” you must not think that way!” “you are poor and a whinner because you said you felt a certain way” “you should feel bad about yourself” LOL never fails to entertain me.

Playstation is where it’s at! The gaming,playstation network content,each and every system is only getting better and better. Being a part of the playstation community is very fun and exciting! Thank you,Sony. Please keep all the great stuff coming. It is greatly appreciated.

I got money, the bills are paid, and I’m living good but I don’t like to waste money at all(I’m just old school like that so don’t hate). I will continue to buy new PS3 games from eBay for $30 or below but as far as PSN games NO WAY.

I lost? I didn’t know I was playing something. While I know the comparison wasn’t exactly the best one, it’s still not the same. You guys know exactly what I’m saying, it’s just your immature enough to want to say something like “You lost” or “u got pwned” or maybe you’re just really out of it.

Give me some examples of when in business something like this happens. I’m talking about someone SELLING something and weeks later giving it away for free. Don’t include food. Something that you only need to buy ONCE.

If you give me some good examples, then I will join you in saying SHUT UP to everyone who is upset.

great update !!! finally Motorstorm Pacific Rift DLC , there arent new tracks but at least we get something and free , Jeff wheres the Motorstorm Arctic Edge video interview??? good to see the free psn game and new playstation classics , very kool

Mixed feelings this week about the update. Very pleased about the demo for Zen pinball and will definitely DL.

Unfortunate that there’s no freebie available in Canada. Hopefully we might see a similar makeup deal in our future. Give Bell a ring! (awshucks the many layers of my wit)

@Grace thanks for answering questions, even if the answers are not what we want to hear. A simple “we’re working on it, but there’s no date as of yet” would be fine. Oh wait forget that last part … that’s for my comments on tomorrows video store update, and corresponding question as to why it’s not available in Canada ;)